Commodities Trade Finance Manager

HSBC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare for UK employees

Enhanced maternity & adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

HSBC is seeking an experienced Commodities Trade Finance Manager in the UK, with flexible base locations including Leeds. You will oversee collateral and risk management for CTF facilities and contribute to the effective day-to-day Collateral Management System usage.

The role emphasizes governance, risk-based oversight, and delivering a best-in-class transaction management service to CMB clients within the Commodity Trade Finance portfolio.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Trade Finance and related regulations.
• Ability to build effective internal and external networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor liabilities and collateral under secured CTF facilities
• Assess quality, value and acceptability of collateral
• Maintain positions detailing customer exposure and collateral
• Collect, collate and review drawdown information
• Monitor and control in-flight transactions for high-risk indicators
• Assist in producing and executing CTF facilities and documentation

Skills

Knowledge of Trade Finance

Regulatory frameworks

Networking

Communication

Time management

Job description

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Commodities Trade Finance Manager. This role can be based out of London, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.

You’ll support the effective operational delivery of the TMU function by promoting best practice and ensuring consistent adherence to established policies and processes. You’ll ensure that credit, market, and price risks are identified, monitored, and managed appropriately. You will also play an active role in implementing and embedding the Collateral Management System by driving its effective day‑day use. You’ll deliver a best‑in‑class transaction management service to HBUK Commercial Banking (CMB) customers within the Commodity Trade Finance (CTF) portfolio.

In this role you will:

• Monitor liabilities and collateral under secured CTF facilities
• Assess the quality, value and acceptability of collateral provided, in line with the approved facility parameters and the control of movement and disposal of collateral as required under the facility terms
• Maintain clear and accurate positions detailing customer exposure, collateral and outstanding transactions ensuring they are allocated in accordance with the approved facility terms
• Collect, collate and review drawdown information required to process client transactions
• Monitor and control in-flight transactions to identify and respond promptly to irregular activity, applying risk‑based oversight with a focus on high‑risk indicators
• Assist in the production and execution of CTF facilities and transactional documentation

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Knowledge of Trade Finance
• A comprehensive understanding of the regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to build effective networks both internally and externally and create opportunities for others to work collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to share and present information in a clear, concise and accurate way
• Excellent time management, planning and organisation skills

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK‑based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

Opening up a world of opportunity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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